O K chess comrades, we have a second reading of the Benko Gambit....what can chess consumers do? Play the Benko Gambit by Nicolai V. Pedersen (Everyman Chess 2011) is divided into three sections..... 1) Benko Accepted, 2) Benko Declined and 3) Anti-Benko lines. The first two sections have three chapters each and the last only two chapters. The introduction notes themes of play for Black and White.....VERY COOL! The organization and reading is very clear and on point....also a plus! The later opening books from this publisher have been a wonderful read (Play the London System, A ferocious opening repetiore for White, Alekhine Alert, etc.) and I use them quite often. As a note, go to Everyman Chess website to view pdf files on most books they sell BEFORE buying....it's a great help! Nicolai Pedersen has covered all you need to play this gambit successfully and the Anti-Benko section is a worthwhile addition.
Having said that, another recent book on this opening.....The Benko Gambit by Jan Pinski (Quality Chess 2005) was very, very good in layout, diagrams and details as well and covers/duplicates MOST (same concepts with more current games!?!) of THE FIRST TWO SECTIONS of this current work, Play the Benko Gambit, in detail. The EXCEPTION is the Anti-Benko section and including a mention of some prophylaxis moves White may use and handling them, stated in the introduction of this book. I purchased the newer book to supplement the 2005 copy from QC and hope to use them both in the future. For any new buyers out there, EITHER edition will help you as far as content, depth and guidelines go so old, new or maybe even both copies will do! The book is a good work for Everyman and worth the price...BUY IT!